Blackbe;rry Curve 9380 User manual

Safety and Product
Information
BlackBerry Curve 9380 Smartphone

MAT-51696-001 | PRINTSPEC-021
SWD-2013301-0830032151-001 | REA71UW/REB71UW
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Contents
Safety information......................................................................................... 3
Important safety precautions......................................................................... 3
Using your smartphone safely........................................................................ 7
Electrical safety .............................................................................................. 8
Battery safety................................................................................................ 10
Driving and walking safely............................................................................. 11
Accessories.................................................................................................... 12
Magnetometer.............................................................................................. 13
Media............................................................................................................ 14
Antenna......................................................................................................... 15
Interference with electronic equipment....................................................... 15
Dangerous areas........................................................................................... 17
Operating and storage temperatures........................................................... 18
Smartphone cleaning and repair................................................................... 19
Smartphone and battery disposal................................................................. 20

About emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System................ 21
Compliance information.............................................................................. 23
Exposure to radio frequency signals............................................................. 23
Specific absorption rate data........................................................................ 25
FCC compliance statement (United States).................................................. 31
US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission
("FCC") Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless Devices
...................................................................................................................... 32
Industry Canada certification ....................................................................... 34
Class B compliance........................................................................................ 34
EU regulatory conformance ......................................................................... 35
Additional regulatory conformance ............................................................. 36
Product information: BlackBerry Curve 9380 smartphone......................... 39
Legal notice .................................................................................................. 43

Safety information
Excited to start using your BlackBerry smartphone? Before you
get started, read this booklet which contains important safety and
regulatory information for your BlackBerry smartphone. Keep this
booklet in a safe place so that you can refer to it whenever you need it.
In some countries there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth enabled
and wireless devices with encryption software. Check with your local
authorities for the restrictions in your area.
To find the latest safety and product information, visit
www.blackberry.com/docs/smartphones.
Important safety precautions
Use only approved batteries and chargers with your
BlackBerry smartphone. Use of batteries or chargers that
have not been approved by Research In Motion might
present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious
harm, death, or property loss.
Use only RIM approved holsters. Use of holsters that have
not been approved by RIM might, in the long term, present a
risk of serious harm.
When you wear the BlackBerry smartphone close to your
body, use a RIM approved holster with an integrated belt
clip, or maintain a distance of 0.59 in. (15 mm) between your
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BlackBerry smartphone and your body while the BlackBerry
smartphone is transmitting. Use of body-worn accessories,
other than RIM approved holsters with an integrated belt
clip, might cause your BlackBerry smartphone to exceed
radio frequency exposure standards if the accessories are
worn on your body while the BlackBerry smartphone is
transmitting. The long term effects of exceeding radio
frequency exposure standards might present a risk of serious
harm. For more information about the compliance of this
BlackBerry smartphone with the FCC radio frequency
emission guidelines, visit www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid and
search for the FCC ID for your BlackBerry smartphone listed
below. The FCC ID is located on the information sticker on
your BlackBerry smartphone behind the battery. To view the
FCC ID, remove the battery door and the battery.
• BlackBerry Curve 9380 smartphone (model
number REA71UW): FCC ID L6AREA70UW
• BlackBerry Curve 9380 smartphone (model
number REB71UW): FCC ID L6AREB70UW
Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone in surrounding
temperatures that exceed 95° F (35°C). Use above this
surrounding temperature could cause your BlackBerry
smartphone to become hot, which could result in serious
injury, death, or damage to property.
Do not rely on your BlackBerry smartphone for emergency
communications. The wireless networks that are necessary
to make emergency calls or send messages are not available
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in all areas, and emergency numbers, such as 911, 112, or
999, might not connect you to emergency services in all
areas. If you have the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System
installed on your BlackBerry smartphone, see the "About
emergency calls and the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System"
section for more information about emergency calls.
Do not disassemble your BlackBerry smartphone. Your
BlackBerry smartphone contains small parts that might be a
choking hazard.
Keep your BlackBerry smartphone away from medical
devices, including pacemakers and hearing aids, because
they might malfunction and cause serious harm or death to
you or others.
Do not put your BlackBerry smartphone in contact with
liquids because this might cause a short circuit, a fire, or an
electric shock.
When you use your BlackBerry smartphone speakerphone,
never hold the BlackBerry smartphone to your ear. Serious
and permanent hearing damage could occur.
Exposure to flashing lights on your BlackBerry smartphone
can cause epileptic seizures or blackouts and might be
dangerous to you or others. In the event that you
experience, or your use of your BlackBerry smartphone
causes in others, any disorientation, loss of awareness,
twitching, convulsions, or any involuntary movements, stop
using your BlackBerry smartphone immediately and consult
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a physician. The LED notification light is located on the front
of your BlackBerry smartphone, in the upper-right corner. If
your BlackBerry smartphone model has a camera, the
camera flash LED aperture is located on the back of your
BlackBerry smartphone, either above or to the right of the
camera lens. If you are susceptible to epileptic seizures or
blackouts, consult your physician before you use your
BlackBerry smartphone.
Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone while driving unless
you are permitted by law to use the BlackBerry smartphone
in hands-free mode. Using your BlackBerry smartphone
while driving could put you and others at greater risk of an
accident causing serious injury, death, or property loss.
Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone in the presence of
gas fumes because it might present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Do not dispose of your BlackBerry smartphone in a fire
because this might cause an explosion resulting in serious
injury, death, or property loss.
Turn off your BlackBerry smartphone on aircrafts. Using your
BlackBerry smartphone on an aircraft might affect aircraft
instrumentation, communication, and performance; might
disrupt the network; might otherwise be dangerous to the
operation of the aircraft, its crew, and its passengers; and
might be illegal.
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BlackBerry smartphones are not intrinsically safe and cannot
be used in the presence of explosive fumes, explosive dust,
or other explosive chemicals. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious injury, death,
or damage to property.
Using your smartphone safely
• Do not place heavy objects on your BlackBerry smartphone.
• Do not attempt to modify or service your BlackBerry smartphone.
• Do not attempt to cover or push objects into openings on your
BlackBerry smartphone unless instructed to do so in the
BlackBerry smartphone documentation supplied by Research In
Motion. This action might cause a short circuit, a fire, or an
electric shock.
• Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
• Do not use excessive force on the screen.
• Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry
smartphone accessories near water (for example, near a bathtub
or a sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool).
• Do not place your BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry
smartphone accessories on any unstable surface. The BlackBerry
smartphone or BlackBerry smartphone accessories could fall,
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thereby potentially causing serious injury to a person and serious
damage to the BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry smartphone
accessory.
• When using your BlackBerry smartphone, take frequent breaks. If
you experience any discomfort in your neck, shoulders, arms,
wrists, hands (including thumbs and fingers), or other parts of the
body when using your BlackBerry smartphone, cease use
immediately. If discomfort persists, consult a physician.
Electrical safety
Charge the BlackBerry smartphone using only the charging accessories
provided by or specifically approved by Research In Motion for use with this
BlackBerry smartphone. Any approval from RIM under this document must
be in writing and must be from a person authorized to provide such
approval. Use of any other charging accessory might invalidate any
warranty provided with the BlackBerry smartphone and might be
dangerous.
Approved charging accessory models for the BlackBerry Curve 9380
smartphone
ASY-04195-002
ASY-18071-001
ASY-18078-001
ASY-18080-003
ASY-24479-002
ASY-24479-003
ASY-24479-004
ASY-24479-006
ASY-31295-002
ASY-31295-003
ASY-31295-004
ASY-31295-006
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Approved charging accessory models for the BlackBerry Curve 9380
smartphone
ASY-18083-001
ASY-18683-001
ASY-18685-001
ASY-18976-003
ASY-24479-007
ASY-24479-008
ASY-28109-001
ASY-28109-003
ASY-31295-007
ASY-31295-008
Use the charging accessories provided with the BlackBerry smartphone or
any other RIM approved charging accessories only from the type of power
supply indicated on the marking label. Before you use any power supply,
verify that the mains voltage is in accordance with the voltage printed on
the power supply. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone only to CTIA
certified adapters, products that bear the USB-IF logo, or products that
have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
Do not overload power outlets, extension cords, or convenience
receptacles because this might result in a risk of fire or electric shock. To
reduce the risk of damage to the cord or the plug, pull the plug rather than
the cord when you disconnect the charging accessory from the power
outlet or convenience receptacle.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the power cord
connects to the BlackBerry smartphone. Unplug charging accessories during
lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. When you use
your BlackBerry smartphone with any charging accessories, ensure that you
route the power cord in a way that reduces the risk of injury to others, such
as tripping or choking. Do not use charging accessories outside or in any
area exposed to the elements.
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For more information about inserting the battery and connecting the power
supply, see the documentation that came with your BlackBerry
smartphone.
To buy accessories for your BlackBerry smartphone, contact your wireless
service provider or visit www.shopblackberry.com.
Battery safety
Your BlackBerry smartphone contains a removable lithium-ion cell battery.
The battery might present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do
not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery. If the battery has been
disassembled, crushed, or punctured, cease use of the battery immediately.
Do not heat the battery above 140°F (60°C). Heating the battery above
140°F (60°C) could cause the battery to catch fire or explode. Do not allow
metal objects to contact the battery terminals.
CAUTION: Use only the battery that Research In Motion specifies for use
with your particular BlackBerry smartphone model. RIM specifies batteries
for use in BlackBerry smartphones in compliance with IEEE Std 1725-200x.
Using any other battery might invalidate any warranty provided with the
BlackBerry smartphone. In addition, there might be a risk of fire or
explosion if you replace the battery with an incorrect battery type. Please
ensure you dispose of used batteries according to the instructions set out in
this safety information booklet.
Children should not handle batteries unless they are supervised by an adult.
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When this icon appears on your BlackBerry smartphone, the
battery is not inserted correctly or an invalid battery is
inserted. If you inserted the battery that is specified for use
with your particular BlackBerry smartphone model, remove and reinsert
the battery. If you inserted an invalid battery, remove it immediately and
insert the battery that RIM specifies for use with your particular BlackBerry
smartphone model. Verify that the battery connectors align with the
connectors on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Driving and walking safely
Give your full attention to driving; driving safely is your first responsibility.
You are responsible for knowing and obeying the laws and regulations
regarding the use of wireless devices in the areas where you drive.
Research In Motion recommends that you do not use your BlackBerry
smartphone while you drive. Instead, consider having a passenger in the
vehicle use your BlackBerry smartphone for you, or find a safe location to
stop your vehicle before you use your BlackBerry smartphone.
Store your BlackBerry smartphone safely before driving your vehicle. Do
not use any charging accessory as a means of storing your BlackBerry
smartphone while you are in a vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with an
air bag, do not place your BlackBerry smartphone or other objects above
the air bag, or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless
equipment is improperly stored or installed and the air bag inflates, serious
injury could result.
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Radio frequency signals might affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer
or its representative regarding your vehicle. If any equipment has been
added to your vehicle, you should also consult the manufacturer of that
equipment for information on radio frequency signals.
Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone while walking or engaging in any
activity that requires your full attention. Inattention to vehicular traffic or
other pedestrian hazards could result in serious injury, death, or property
loss.
Accessories
Use only those accessories approved by Research In Motion. Using any
accessories not approved by RIM for use with this particular BlackBerry
smartphone model might invalidate any approval or warranty applicable to
the BlackBerry smartphone, might result in the BlackBerry smartphone
becoming inoperative, and might be dangerous.
Carrying solutions: Your BlackBerry smartphone might not come with a
holster (body-worn accessory). If you wear your BlackBerry smartphone on
your body, always put your BlackBerry smartphone in a BlackBerry
smartphone holster equipped with an integrated belt clip supplied or
approved by Research In Motion. If you do not use a holster equipped with
an integrated belt clip supplied or approved by RIM when you carry your
BlackBerry smartphone, keep your BlackBerry smartphone at least 0.59 in.
(15 mm) from your body when the BlackBerry smartphone is transmitting.
When using any data feature of your BlackBerry smartphone (for example,
email messages, PIN messages, MMS messages, or browser service), with
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or without a USB cable, hold your BlackBerry smartphone at least 0.59 in.
(15 mm) from your body. Using accessories that are not supplied by or
approved by RIM might cause your BlackBerry smartphone to exceed radio
frequency exposure guidelines. For more information about radio
frequency exposure, see the "Compliance information" section of this
guide.
Most BlackBerry carrying solutions for BlackBerry smartphones (for
example, holsters, totes, and pouches) incorporate a magnet into the
physical structure of the carrying solution. Do not place items containing
magnetic strip components, such as debit cards, credit cards, hotel key
cards, phone cards, or similar items, near BlackBerry carrying solutions that
incorporate a magnet into the physical structure of the carrying solution.
The magnet might damage or erase the data stored on the magnetic strip.
Magnetometer
Your BlackBerry smartphone includes a magnetometer. The magnetometer
is used by applications such as the Compass application. Magnets-or
devices that contain magnets, such as holsters, headphones, or monitors-
might negatively affect the accuracy of the magnetometer. Do not rely
solely on applications that use the magnetometer to determine your
location. In an emergency situation, do not rely solely on applications that
use the magnetometer.
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Media
Certain jurisdictions might prohibit or restrict your use of certain features
on your BlackBerry smartphone. When taking, processing, or using pictures,
obey all laws, regulations, procedures, and policies, including, without
limitation, any copyright, personal privacy, trade secret, or security laws
which might govern or restrict you while using your BlackBerry
smartphone. Honor the personal rights of others. Copyright protections
might prevent you from copying, modifying, transferring, or forwarding
some pictures, music (including ring tones), or other content.
Audio files: Permanent hearing loss might occur if you listen to audio files
at high volumes, particularly with headphones. Avoid increasing the volume
of your headphones to block out noisy surroundings. If you experience
ringing in your ears or muffled speech, consult a physician to have your
hearing checked.
Camera: If your BlackBerry smartphone has a camera, do not aim the
camera directly at the sun or any other bright light. This action could cause
serious damage to your eyes or damage your BlackBerry smartphone.
When using the camera flash, keep the camera flash LED aperture at least
19.69 in. (50 cm) from the subject's eyes.
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Antenna
Use only the supplied integrated antenna. Unauthorized antenna
modifications or attachments could damage the BlackBerry smartphone
and might violate U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
regulations.
Interference with electronic equipment
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency
signals. However, certain electronic equipment might not be shielded
against the radio frequency signals from your BlackBerry smartphone.
Pacemakers: Consult a physician or the manufacturer of your pacemaker if
you have any questions regarding the effect of radio frequency signals on
your pacemaker. Verify that you are using your BlackBerry smartphone in
accordance with the safety requirements associated with your particular
pacemaker, which might include the following requirements:
• Always keep your BlackBerry smartphone more than 7.88 inches
(20 cm) from the pacemaker when your BlackBerry smartphone is
turned on.
• Do not carry your BlackBerry smartphone in your breast pocket.
• When using the phone on your BlackBerry smartphone, use the
ear opposite the pacemaker for making and receiving calls to
minimize the potential interference.
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• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place, turn off all wireless connections on your BlackBerry
smartphone immediately. Stop using your BlackBerry smartphone
and consult a physician.
Hearing aids: Some digital wireless devices might interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, consult your wireless service
provider or contact the manufacturer of your hearing aid to discuss
alternatives.
Your BlackBerry smartphone includes a magnetometer, which is used by
applications such as the Compass application. If an application that uses the
magnetometer causes interference with your hearing aid, close the
application.
Other medical devices: If you use any other personal medical device,
consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if the device is
adequately shielded from external radio frequency energy. Your physician
might be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Health care facilities: Turn off all wireless connections on your BlackBerry
smartphone in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these
areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities might be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy.
Aircraft: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) regulations prohibit using the radio of
wireless devices while in the air. Turn off all wireless connections on your
BlackBerry smartphone before boarding an aircraft. The effect of using the
BlackBerry smartphone with wireless connections turned on in an aircraft is
unknown. Such use might affect aircraft instrumentation, communication,
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and performance, might disrupt the network, might otherwise be
dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, and might be illegal. With all
wireless connections on your BlackBerry smartphone turned off, use only
nonradio based device applications in accordance with airline regulations
for electronic devices.
Dangerous areas
Your BlackBerry smartphone is not an intrinsically safe device and is not
suitable for use in hazardous environments, where intrinsically safe devices
are required, including without limitation, in presence of gas fumes,
explosive dust situations, operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation
or communication services, air traffic control, and life support or weapons
systems.
Potentially explosive atmospheres: If you are in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, turn off all wireless connections on your BlackBerry
smartphone and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline or petrol
stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or butane; areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal
powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn
off your vehicle engine.
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Do not use the phone on your BlackBerry smartphone to report a gas leak
in the vicinity of the leak. Leave the area and, if the phone is available and
active on your BlackBerry smartphone, make the call from a safe location.
Blasting areas: When in a "blasting area" or an area that indicates that two-
way radios should be turned off, to avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn off all wireless connections on your BlackBerry
smartphone and obey all signs and instructions.
Operating and storage temperatures
Do not use your BlackBerry smartphone in surrounding temperatures that
exceed 95°F (35°C). Use above this surrounding temperature could cause
your BlackBerry smartphone to become hot, which could result in serious
injury, death, or damage to property. Do not store your BlackBerry
smartphone in surrounding temperatures that exceed 86°F (30°C).
Keep your BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry smartphone accessories
away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. If you are not going to
use your BlackBerry smartphone for more than two weeks, turn off the
BlackBerry smartphone power and remove the battery. Follow the
operating and storage temperatures listed in the following table:
Smartphone operating 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C)
Smartphone storage 50 to 86°F (10 to 30°C)
Travel charger operating 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C)
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